Richards Bay and Mamelodi Sundowns announced their starting line-up for the Betway Premiership clash at a sold-out uMhlathuze Sports Complex.
Bay has had a good home record in the league and they aim to continue doing so this afternoon. The Natal Rich Boys won five games, drew five, and lost just two at home, as both Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs failed to collect maximum points at the uMhlathuze Sport Complex.
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A win for Bay would see them securing their status for next season and keeping hopes of qualifying for the MTN8 alive.
Meanwhile, Sundowns cannot afford to drop points again after dropping two midweek against Stellenbosch FC at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
The push for their ninth successive league title is still on, as they are currently sitting in second place with 57 points after 24 matches – one behind Pirates with a game in hand.
The Tshwane giants are unbeaten in 15 matches in the league, having last lost a league match back in September against Lamontville Golden Arrows.
The Brazilian are also somewhat of a hoodoo team of Bay, as they never won a game against them since their inception, losing 10 games in a row. There has also never been a draw between the two sides.
Here is how they line up:
R Bay XI: tbc.
Subs:
Sundowns XI: Williams, Mudau, Cupido, Ndamane, Modiba, Adams, Allende, Ntsabeleng, Matthews, Sales, Rayners
Subs: Onyango, Kekana, Lunga, Morena, Mokoena, Zwane, Saleng, Shalulile, Mothiba
